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SV59 NGU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,369 mi
Last recorded120,369 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 NGU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 120,369 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 114,965 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rare (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 114,965 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mounting likely to become detached (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rare (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 110,517 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 110,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding possibly needs cleaning or adjusting. (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose plus rattling but not likely to fall off.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 98,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 89,650 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,596 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 80,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,175 miles

all tyre valve stems show deterioration.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 62,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyre valve stems show deterioration.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres valve stems show deterioration.

front service brakes show imbalance of 19%.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 12%.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 42,280 miles

All tyre valve stems are slightly perished

O/S/F brakes have a very slight bind

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm and appears overheated and crumbling (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,193 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 38,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 37,047 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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SV59 NGU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 45,011 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV59 NGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV59 NGU registered?

SV59 NGU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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